SABRE SAW MODEL NO: CAT118 PART NO: 3110874 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS LS0410
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. 2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way. 3. Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the sabre saw. 4. Do not operate the sabre saw where there are flammable liquids or gases. 5. Keep the air supply hose away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 6.
11. Always disconnect from the air supply when: • Performing any maintenance • The sabre saw is not in use. • The sabre saw will be left unattended. • Moving to another work area. • Passing the sabre saw to another person. 12. Never use the sabre saw if it is defective or operating abnormally. 13. Avoid damaging the sabre saw for example by applying excessive force of any kind. 14. ALWAYS maintain the tool. Keep it clean for the best and safest performance. 15.
TRANSPORTATION 1. Never carry the sabre saw by the air supply hose. 2. Never carry the sabre saw with your finger on the trigger. STORAGE 1. When not in use the sabre saw must be disconnected from the air supply and stored in a dry place out of the reach of children (preferably in a locked cabinet). 2. Avoid storing the sabre saw in environments where the temperature is below 0oC. 5 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
OVERVIEW 4 5 1 2 3 NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Blade 4 Trigger 2 Blade Securing Screw 5 1/4” BSP (Female Air Inlet) 3 Safety Lock 6 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
BEFORE USE AIR SUPPLY WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. • Use only clean, dry, regulated, compressed air as a power source for the sabre saw. • Air compressors used with the sabre saw must comply with the appropriate European Community safety directives. • A build up of moisture or oil in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion in the sabre saw.
BEFORE USE FITTING THE BLADE 1. Slide the blade into the saw as shown. 2. Secure the blade by tightening the grub screw shown using the hexagonal key supplied. CONNECTING THE SAW TO AN AIR SUPPLY WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. NOTE: Ensure the air supply is turned off. 1. Remove the travel plug from the bottom of the sabre saw as shown.
2. Connect a suitable hose to the sabre saw as shown. • Use the adaptor supplied if required. 3. Connect the other end of the hose to the compressor. 4. Your sabre saw is now ready for use. You can fit a whip hose with a quick fit coupling if required (available from your Clarke dealer.) OPERATION 1. Slide the safety lock forward. 2. Squeeze the trigger. • Allow the saw to reach full speed before use. 3. Release the trigger to stop the sabre saw. When the blade has stopped remove it from the workpiece.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE SABRE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANY CLEANING, OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. DAILY • Drain water from air tank, air line and compressor. • Pour a few drops of CLARKE air line oil, into the air inlet. This should be carried out regardless of whether or not the inline mini oiler is used. WEEKLY • Check the air inlet screen filter and clean if necessary.
STORAGE • If the tool is to be stored, or is idle for longer than 24 hours, run a few drops of Clarke air line oil into the air inlet, and run the tool for 5 seconds in order to lubricate the internal parts. • When not in use, disconnect from air supply, clean tool and store in a safe,dry place. SPECIFICATIONS Model Number CAT118 Air Consumption 6 CFM Operating Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar) Air Inlet Size 1/4” BSP No Load Speed 5000 strokes/min Stroke Length 8 mm Sound Pressure Level (LpA dB) 82.
VIBRATION EMMISIONS Employers are advised to refer to the HSE publication “Guide for Employers”. All hand held power tools vibrate to some extent, and this vibration is transmitted to the operator via the handle, or hand used to steady the tool. Vibration from about 2 to 1500 herz is potentially damaging and is most hazardous in the range from about 5 to 20 herz.
The graph on the right shows the vibration value against the maximum time the respective tool may be used, per day. The uncertainty factor should also be taken into account when assessing a risk. The two figures ‘a’ and ‘K’ may be added together and the resultant value used to assess the risk. It should be noted that if a tool is used under abnormal, or unusual conditions, then the vibration level could possibly increase significantly.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
